See what three top experts told us about climate change Earlier this year, the IDB sponsored a series of in-house presentations from leading experts in the field of climate change. The goal was twofold: to educate ourselves & the public on this important issue and provide an internal forum for collaboration within the Bank. Like any other large organization, the IDB … [Read more...] about See what three top experts told us about climate change
Why the climate v development finance fight must stop
Rio do Fogo, children playing - © Copyright (CC BY-NC 2.0) -The Danish Wind Industry Association - Flickr Tacking global warming and ensuring millions gain access to clean water, food and energy should not be tackled separately – they’re both sides of the same coin Choices countries make now over future infrastructure will determine whether and how they deliver on their … [Read more...] about Why the climate v development finance fight must stop
“Help Me, Help You” – What is an Environmental Management System and how it might help you
You have probably heard of the phrase “Help Me, Help You,” made famous by Tom Cruise in the movie Jerry Maguire. He utters it in a desperate attempt to persuade his last remaining client, Arizona Cardinals linebacker Rod Tidwell, to start engaging in independent activities—those outside the control of his managing agent. This would help Maguire’s company to not only survive, … [Read more...] about “Help Me, Help You” – What is an Environmental Management System and how it might help you
Why Do Coastal Communities Invest in Nature? It’s Not Science.
The science is clear: natural habitat can help protect coastal communities against erosion, sea-level rise and storms. But what does it take for communities to invest in these natural solutions? A recent paper in the journal Coastal and Ocean Management offers answers to that question. For years, mitigating coastal hazards in the United States has meant building … [Read more...] about Why Do Coastal Communities Invest in Nature? It’s Not Science.
5 Keys for Sustainability in the Guyana Shield
The Guyana Shield geological formation, one of the world´s most biodiverse regions, encompasses parts of Venezuela and Brazil, as well as French Guyana. All of the territory of Guyana and Suriname sits atop it. Like many other parts of Latin America and the Caribbean, the effects of climate change are requiring us to plan and act now to mitigate the most imminent … [Read more...] about 5 Keys for Sustainability in the Guyana Shield